Managing Consultant - Commercial Financial Services Consulting - London, UK

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What You Will Do:

Managing Consultants have responsibility for to drive project, including client management and solution implementation. They own multiple project workstreams and interact with the client, including leadership, daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting team / leaders. Managing Consultants are expected to drive and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. They lead, coach and mentor more junior consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term.  As a Managing Consultant, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you hone your project management skills, leadership abilities, and the aptitude for managing multiple workstreams, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Associate Director level. 

What You Will Need:

• Minimum 5+ years of prior experience in banking, insurance, and/or capital markets as a consultant or in the industry.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced challenging client focused environment where priorities and scope may change quickly.

• Knowledge and experience with one or more of the following areas: Banking regulations and compliance; Operational improvement and effectiveness; Technology strategy, governance, and effectiveness;  Business architecture and operating models;  Business process improvement and robotics; Change management.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills, tailoring communications to both clients and coworkers.

• Ability to travel up to 75% for client engagements as required.

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.

• Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative, consultancy mindset.

• Focus on exceptional quality in all deliverables.

• Proven ability to successfully lead client service delivery teams that deliver the highest quality work.

• Demonstrated positive and productive client relationship skills.

• Ability to generate a quality work product in a timely manner while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

• Experience working on discrete, time sensitive projects.

• Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.

• High-energy, positive, persuasive, and aptitude to lead by example.

• Right to Work in the UK (e.g. UK Passport, EU Settled Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Visa).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior management consulting experience.

• ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications.

• MBA or MA/MS degree in a related field.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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